Inspirational Stories

Throughout lockdown the GB Snowsport athletes have been sharing creative ideas for how to get through the highs and lows of this strange ‘new normal’.

Florence Williams from Arc'teryx considers the life-affirming power of getting outside.

During Justine Gosling's 46-day hike across Finland, she had a lot of time to think and experienced many highs and lows. Ultimately, Justine believes there is a lot to be gained from these experiences that force us to spend time alone with our own thoughts, whether on an expedition or on in daily life.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, Snow+Rock ambassador and Olympic snowboarder Jamie Nicholls has shared his thoughts on the highs and lows he faces as a professional athlete, and in his daily life, and some tips on how to de-stress and take care of your mental health. 

When you can’t get to the mountains, if you’re stuck indoors or if you just want a bit of off-season inspiration, sometimes a good snowsports film is the ultimate fix. If you can’t hit the slopes right now, we reckon it’s the next best thing.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, hiding from the weather, or simply have a bit of time to yourself indoors, you can always count on a quality movie to bring you some outdoor inspiration and help shape your next challenge. Here are our top picks on Netflix and Amazon Prime right now.

The future of snowsports relies on sustainability: the heating of the planet risks melting the snow and ice we love, with catastrophic outcomes across the globe and our playgrounds ceasing to exist for future generations. Kids' skiwear brand Reima have shared their tips for helping to protect the environment we love - check them out below.

GB Snowsport and Snow+Rock have confirmed a partnership to mark the two-year countdown to the start of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in 2022. To celebrate this exciting new partnership, we found out all about the exciting snowsports journey and future aspirations of GB Snowsports CEO Vicky Gosling OBE, from the woman herself.

Pro snowboarder Jamie Nicholls is a two-time Olympian from Yorkshire who's competed in some of the biggest snowboard and slopstyle competitions in the world. He's also a Snow+Rock ambassador.

Stress-free family skiing sounds impossible, right? Think again. The mountains are our escape and taking the whole family skiing shouldn’t leave you needing another holiday to recover.

Here are a few ideas from us to you, to help you make this Christmas greener and protect our mountain playground for years to come. 

We've spoken to three inspirational women in skiing and boarding about the expanding opportunities for women in the industry right now, closing the gap, and the future of female Snowsports.

Indoor climbing is an easily accessible activity which is fun and highly beneficial for experienced mountaineers and first-time climbers alike (whether you’re planning on eventually rock climbing in the great outdoors or not). Gareth Davidson from Snow+Rock tells us what to bring and what to expect from our first session on the indoor wall.